What happened on Saturday September 17, 2016?

About September 17th, 2016, in brief:

  • Historical events: The United States acknowledged accidentally striking a Syrian Army position near Deir-ez-Zor Airport during an operation against ISIL, resulting in the death of more than 60 Syrian soldiers. The incident prompted an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council to discuss the unintended military engagement.
  • Day of the week: September 17th, 2016 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Closer by The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey
  • Popular movie: Lethal Weapon directed by Richard Donner

More about September 17th, 2016? See below for more news and curiosities on September 17th, 2016.

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September 17, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 17, 2016:

  • U.S. Airstrike Incident in Syria The United States acknowledged accidentally striking a Syrian Army position near Deir-ez-Zor Airport during an operation against ISIL, resulting in the death of more than 60 Syrian soldiers. The incident prompted an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council to discuss the unintended military engagement.
  • 2016 New York and New Jersey Bombings On September 17, 2016, a coordinated bombing campaign targeted New York City and New Jersey. A bomb exploded in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, injuring 29 people, while another explosion occurred in Seaside Park, New Jersey, shortly before the USMC 5K run. The attacks caused significant public alarm and prompted immediate law enforcement response.
  • Brexit Withdrawal Process Discussion European Council President Donald Tusk indicated that the United Kingdom could begin its formal process of withdrawing from the European Union early in the following year, following discussions with Prime Minister Theresa May, signaling a significant step in the Brexit negotiations.
  • St. Cloud, Minnesota Mall Stabbing A mass stabbing incident at Crossroads Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota, resulted in nine people being injured. The perpetrator, Dahir Adan, was swiftly neutralized by an off-duty police officer who shot and killed him. The ISIL-affiliated Amaq News Agency claimed responsibility for the attack, highlighting potential terrorist motivations.
  • Belgium's Landmark Euthanasia Decision A local Belgian doctor granted euthanasia to a terminally ill minor, marking the first such procedure since the 2014 removal of age restrictions. This groundbreaking decision reignited global discussions about end-of-life rights and medical ethics.
  • Tragic Paralympic Athlete Death Iranian Para-cyclist Bahman Golbarnezhad tragically died after a crash during the men's C4-5 road race at the 2016 Summer Paralympics, marking a somber moment in Paralympic sports history and highlighting the risks athletes face.
  • 17th Non-aligned Movement Summit Approximately ten heads of state gathered for the 17th Non-aligned Movement summit in Isla Margarita, Venezuela. Notable attendees included leaders from Bolivia, Cuba, Ecuador, Iran, Palestine, Zimbabwe, and Venezuela, demonstrating the continued relevance of the Non-aligned Movement in global diplomacy.

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September 17, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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September 17, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on September 17, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 19.58 MXN

September 17, 2016: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Lazio - Pescara : 3 - 0
  • Napoli - Bologna : 3 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Club Brugge - Eupen : 3 - 2
  • St Truiden - Waasland-Beveren : 4 - 1
  • Waregem - Kortrijk : 2 - 1
  • Westerlo - Mouscron : 1 - 3

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Ingolstadt : 3 - 1
  • Dortmund - Darmstadt : 6 - 0
  • Ein Frankfurt - Leverkusen : 2 - 1
  • Hamburg - RB Leipzig : 0 - 4
  • Hoffenheim - Wolfsburg : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Braunschweig - Sandhausen : 2 - 1
  • Heidenheim - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 2 - 0
  • Kaiserslautern - Stuttgart : 0 - 1
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What day of the week was September 17, 2016?


September 17, 2016 was a Saturday and it was the 261st day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 17, 2016 can also be written as 9/17/2016 in the US and as 17/9/2016 in UK and Europe.

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September 17, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 17, 2016:

  • Bahman Golbarnezhad

    Iranian racing cyclist (b. 1968).

  • Sigge Parling

    Swedish footballer (b. 1936).

  • Severino Santiapichi

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September 17, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 17, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 12th and September 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

September 17, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 17, 2016 was Closer by The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.

  1. - Closer youtube
  2. - Cold Water youtube
  3. - Heathens youtube
  4. - Cheap Thrills youtube
  5. - Don't Let Me Down youtube

September 17, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 17, 2016 was One Dance by Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.

  1. - One Dance youtube
  2. - Needed Me
  3. - Too Good
  4. - Broccoli youtube
  5. - Sucker For Pain
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September 17, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 17th is Virgo.

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September 17, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 17, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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September 17, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 17, 2016 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 17, 2016 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on September 17, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 07:46 pm and setting at 08:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 2016.

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How old is someone born on September 17, 2016?


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